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Closing the front door to fraud is one challenge. Deciding where to set the bar for entry is another. 

Derek Barrs, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, joins TN Truck Thought for a substantive discussion about the standards that are shaping trucking and the work required to strengthen them. Alongside TrueNorth’s Peter Berg and Scopelitis Transportation Consulting’s P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler, the conversation brings regulatory, risk and industry perspectives to some of trucking’s most consequential questions.  

Key discussion topics 

• Closing gaps at trucking’s front door through fraud prevention, training and new entrant proficiency 
• Exploring new approaches to safety oversight, including electronic inspections and autonomous vehicles 
• Examining the risk considerations behind minimum compliance and vetting standards 
• Making enforcement resources count with data, investigations, roadside inspections, partnerships, deeper investigations and accountability on the bad actors 

 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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Predatory towing disputes can escalate fast. Hear how trucking industry leaders are addressing the problem, warning signs, disputed tow bills and insurance considerations.

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TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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A tow following a roadside incident may seem routine until the invoice arrives. In this episode of TN Truck Thought, leaders from ATRI, Scopelitis, the North Carolina Trucking Association and TrueNorth share insights on how predatory towing disputes develop, warning signs carriers should recognize and steps that can help protect operations, cargo and the bottom line.

 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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FMCSA is overhauling the DataQs challenge system. Here's what motor carriers need to know about the new process, what's still broken and how to protect your safety record.

 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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The Supreme Court’s Montgomery v. Caribe decision confirms that negligent selection claims against freight brokers can move forward nationwide. Here’s what the ruling means for brokers, carriers and fleet leaders, and why defensible processes matter more than ever.

 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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2026©TrueNorth Companies, L.C. 

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 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: [email protected]

2026©TrueNorth Companies, L.C. 

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 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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Motor carriers rank insurance as one of their top concerns, landing at number three on the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) list of industry issues. If you’re trying to make sense of the insurance process, you need more than a checklist. You need a strategy that positions your business for stability and long-term success.

In this episode of TN Truck Thought, Bert Mayo, vice president of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth Companies, and Johnny Schrunk, transportation loss control consultant at Professional Safety Consulting, join nationally recognized experts P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler to share practical ways you can strengthen your position in today’s insurance market.

 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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New federal rules on non-domicile CDLs and enforcement crackdowns on drivers’ English language proficiency are creating significant angst in the trucking industry. When coupled with stubborn economic uncertainty, many wonder how this will all impact their business in the coming weeks and months. 

As a featured guest on the TN Truck Thought podcast, Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR Transportation Intelligence, delivers a data-backed perspective that cuts through industry noise and speculation to deliver a reasoned economic forecast on the impact of recent events. 

 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

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Held in Denver, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 Annual Meeting brought together federal and state enforcement officials, carriers and industry experts to explore how safety and compliance are evolving on the road. 

The meeting highlighted several emerging trends that are reshaping the landscape of commercial vehicle safety. From a crackdown on electronic logging device (ELD) fraud and English language proficiency to delays in medical certifications and growing conversations around autonomous vehicles and driver qualifications, the event signaled a shift in both regulatory focus and industry priorities.

In this episode of the TTT podcast, hosts Sean Garney and Steve Keppler are joined by TrueNorth’s Bert Mayo to break down the highlights and actions from the meeting and their impact on trucking.

ELP guidance from FMCSA: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/what-should-motor-carrier-do-assess-cmv-drivers-english-language-proficiency-elp-during 

 TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: [email protected]

2026©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.